Samsung NX3000 vs Samsung SL720

Below, we will be matching up the Samsung NX3000 and Samsung SL720, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both created by Samsung. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the NX3000 (20MP) and SL720 (12MP) and the NX3000 (APS-C) and SL720 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizing.

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The NX3000 was introduced 4 years later than the SL720 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX3000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung SL720 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the NX3000 grades against the SL720 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX3000 & Samsung SL720. The whole galleries are available at Samsung NX3000 Gallery & Samsung SL720 Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX3000 enjoys outer measurements of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Samsung SL720 has measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the NX3000 against the SL720.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the NX3000 and SL720 is 89 and 94 respectively.

Generally, its tough to picture the difference between sensor measurements just by looking at a spec sheet. The visual below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the NX3000 and SL720.

Clearly, both of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The NX3000 with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Samsung NX3000 will resolve greater detail using its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The newer NX3000 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.